OHIO

Mar 17 2026SCIENCE

Bright Sky Flash Shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania

A bright streak across the morning sky startled people in Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. The light, described by locals as a “daylight fireball, ” appeared at about 9 a. m. and was followed by a loud boom that made buildings vibrate. Scientists confirmed the event was caused by a small ast

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Sky Fireball Sends Ohio Residents into a Buzz

A sharp crash echoed across northern Ohio around eight in the morning, sparking a wave of curious chatter online. Many people swore they heard an enormous boom that seemed to travel miles from the source, prompting a flurry of reports across several states. The National Weather Service confirmed tha

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Celebrating Ohio’s Nature Heroes

Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Ohio State Loses Big Game to Iowa in Clear Defeat

The Buckeyes entered the matchup hoping for a strong showing that could keep their NCAA hopes alive. Instead, they were outplayed by the Hawkeyes in a game that ended 74‑57. Iowa’s defense was dominant, limiting Ohio State to just 41. 9 percent from the floor and shutting down star guard Bruce Th

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Penn State Faces Ohio State in Big Wrestling Showdown

The Nittany Lions are set to meet Ohio State, the nation’s top team, on Friday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The match will be shown on Big Ten Network and starts at 7 p. m. Penn State’s wrestling squad has finished the season undefeated, boasting a 13‑0 record and 7‑0 in conference play. Ohio Stat

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Arthur Smith's Big Move to Ohio State

Arthur Smith is making a big change. He's leaving the NFL to become Ohio State's new offensive coordinator. This is a fresh start for him after three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. His time there wasn't great. The Falcons only won seven games each season. Before that, he spent most of his career

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Jan 16 2026WEATHER

Snow Day Shutdown: Libraries Hit Pause in Northeast Ohio

In Northeast Ohio, a heavy snowfall brought life to a standstill. The Cuyahoga County Public Library made a quick decision. They shut down all 27 of their branches. This happened on a Thursday. The reason? Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow. The library didn't just close the doors.

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

America's Energy Grid: Why We Need to Speed Up Construction

Ohio is sitting on a goldmine of natural gas and oil. The state has the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, which are huge. In fact, Ohio is now the biggest oil producer east of the Mississippi River. It produces about 13 times more natural gas than it did a decade ago. But there's a problem. The

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Ohio's Unpaid Campaign Fines: A New Push for Accountability

Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t

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